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Python Matelasse Dress
Rental $150 Retail $1295
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In a stunning cobalt hue, this Lela Rose matelasse dress is a true showstopper for any evening affair. With a flattering pleated skirt, this style is the perfect cocktail choice. To add a modern edge, pair with Chan Luu's Silver Disco Wrap Bracelet and CC Skye's Mini Jagger Earrings.
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Cobalt embossed matelasse. V neckline. Asymmetric draped skirt. Hook-and-eye closure. Hidden side zip. 38'' from shoulder to hem.
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This dress runs true to size. We recommend going one size up for back-up size (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size
WAIST: Very fitted - very fitted at natural waist
HIPS: Fitted - fitted on hips and backside - women with full hips should consider sizing up
LENGTH: Mid-thigh to knee length - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: May be worn with a standard bra and SPANX to cinch in hips and backside
FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'11".)

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AJ
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Nov 9, 2011
Great weekend with my sister.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Vacation
Love this dress. Easy fit and runs true to size. I rented it for a trip to Vegas with my sister. Would def recommend.
Jordan
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Age: 21
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34D
Mar 2, 2013
loved this dress!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
fit true to size, but the material looked different in person than it did in the picture - still awesome though!
Carolina
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Jan 14, 2013
Vibrant color gets a lot of attention
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I loved this dress I rented for my graduation. The yellow bag in my right hand is not an accessory -just something I was leaving in my car (just in case you were wondering). At first my boobs felt a little tight, but not later on... I don't know if I got used to it or the dress molded to my body eventually. Either way, I felt comfortable and got lots of compliments on my outfit!
Jess
Top Contributor
Age: 21
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34D+
Dec 1, 2012
Looks different from the picture but still super cute!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
I rented this dress for my sorority's semi-formal and it was super cute! The only real con I have is that it looked a lot different from the picture in terms of the fabric--it's much darker and less shiny, and you can't really see the pattern. It was a little tight in the top but that is because my bust is usually a size up from the rest of my body, and it wasn't uncomfortable just a little tough to get into. Overall, I had a really good experience with this dress!
Heather
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Age: 27
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 128 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 32D+
Nov 22, 2012
Perfect color & dress, was the icing on the cake for a great night!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
I wore this dress for an election night party, our colors had this shade of blue. It was the right combo of professional & sexy. I got so many compliments as well and just made the night even more special. Loved this dress
Elizabeth
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Nov 10, 2012
I wanted something for college graduation that stood out but wasn't too flashy, this was perfect!!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
The 4 was a little too tight around my legs and the 6 fit perfectly. I usually wear either a 4 or 6, depending on the dress/designer, and the 6 fit much better. It wasn't as constricting at the 4 would have been. Also, for some reason in the picture on the model the dress looks like leather, which I thought and was really excited about, but it's cloth of some sort. (I'm not really good at knowing the specific kinds) It is still beautiful though!!
Jenn
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Age: 32
Height: 5' 9"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Apple
Bust size: 32D+
Nov 8, 2010
Such a classy dress to wear to a family wedding.
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
The color of this dress is to die for - a deep cobalt blue. Love how it emphasizes the chest area (i'm a DD) without being too overt!
Sarah
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Age: 29
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 128 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34C
Sep 26, 2012
Great dress when you want to look sexy AND sophisticated!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
The dress was beautiful. It was a little too tight in the chest for me so I am glad I got the size up. The color blue was a lot brighter than in the picture but I like being bright so that was fine with me. I thought the material was going to have a little more of a shine and snakeskin like texture and feel but it ended up being a little heavier, softer fabric. Also, I know I am going to sound like such a dork right now but i was originally worried about the gathering on the sides and how it would look in pictures (if it would make me look bigger in the hips) so I took note of how the model in the photo was standing and whenever it was time for a picture i would turn my body the way she did to give accentuate only the gathering on one side. (just a tip from one photo nut to another) :)
Kristen
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Age: 25
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Dec 13, 2011
I felt like a celebrity in this dress!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
I needed a red carpet appropriate dress for a televised awards event in Los Angeles, I chose this dress at the last minute and could not have been happier with my decision. The color and fabric is amazing (like the other reviews said, it is a light sweater-like material, perfect for this time of year) the dress photographed beautifully, and I felt like a celebrity in it. I did not want to return this one!
Ali O
Age: 23
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 32C
Nov 30, 2011
I was an intern this summer at Fox Network, and was able to attend a few movie/ television premieres! Of course I thought of RTR, why would I spend thousands of dollars on a one time use dress/jewerly when there was this blue gem waiting for me! It was SO GREAT, what a success! The fit was excellent, the material is so much cooler than I expected (more cloth-like than nylon!) and was so chic for the event. I was able to look professional and trendy all at once! Several celebs from the film complimented my dress/necklace combo (hello James Franco future hubby!) Thanks RTR, another great success on the red carpet!
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
This dress is SO GREAT, what a success! The fit is excellent, the material is so much cooler than I expected (more cloth-like than nylon!) and was so chic for the premiere. I was able to look professional and trendy all at once! Thanks RTR, another great success on the red carpet! I would recommend this dress to anyone!
Carrie
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Age: 40
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 122 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32D+
Dec 16, 2012
Beautiful styling, cut, and color.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
I wore this dress for a semi-formal work event. I feel the overall dress runs true to size and decided to go with the size four to comfortably accomodate my bust even though the size two fit my waist and hips better. This is a common fit issue for me so it was not unexpected. The cut and color made me noticeable in a room of hundreds in traditional work sheaths and suits, yet I still felt work appropriate. I received many compliments and feel the dress is well made, of a good quality fabric, and stylish. I did not review it as five stars because I was disappointed that it did not have the sheen or python pattern I expected from the photos online. Neither were very apparent in person or photos.
LC
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Age: 30
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34B
Dec 14, 2012
Great color, comfortable!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I wore the 6 and it fit without looking ridiculous, but it was a bit large- unfortunately the 4 wasn't available as a back-up size. I was surprised that the bottom of the dress was pretty roomy - typically with "straight" dresses without stretch I find that the waist fits and the hips are too tight, or it fits in the hips and isn't form fitting in the waist ("pear" body type - woo!). The materials is also not even remotely what it looks like in the picture - the material is woven, without a discernable pattern (or sheen), and is almost wool-like. I wore it for a company holiday party and it was great - fun enough to be fun, and covering enough to be work appropriate. My only wish was that the 4 was available :)
Bryn
Age: 22
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34B
Oct 25, 2012
Dress fit.
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
This dress does not appear as it is in the photo. It looks like it is made of leather and shiny in the photo, however it feels as if it is made of wool.
Lizbeth
Age: 23
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34D
Oct 9, 2012
Easiest/hassle free rental! Will definitely use Rent the Runway for my fashion needs! :)
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Wedding
Unfortunately I was very disappointed with this dress, I had high hopes judging from the photography but in real person it's doesn't compare. The fit was loose very unflattering, & the fabric texture was very scratchy. But to my advantage I luckily ordered two dresses from RTR which I truly loved the 2nd one, so make sure you back up on an extra wardrobe!
ko
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34D
Oct 9, 2012
Gorgeous color!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
The color of this dress is beautiful. Really sticks out! It's a perfect dress for a fall wedding with the sweater-like material.
Anna
Top Contributor
Age: 25
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 32C
Oct 4, 2012
Perfect color and fun design
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
It looks odd if it is not a little tight, so don't wear a size up!
Kara
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Oct 2, 2012
I wore this to a formal college alumni event. The color is beautiful.
Size worn: 2
Overall fit: Large
Rented for: Formal Affair
The dress was a little bigger than I expected, I should have gotten a 0. This is definitely a winter-time dress. The material is heavy and almost wool-like.
kelly
Top Contributor
Age: 35
Height: 5' 8"
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Hourglass
Sep 17, 2012
Wedding Shower Day Dress
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
The fabric does not really look like it does in the photo, which some other reviewers have said. I loved the color, but thought that the dress looked a little worn when i got it. It's a cottony kind of material and it seemed like it had started to ball a bit. I wore the dress and the photos are great, but in person it was underwhelming.
Carly
Age: 28
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34C
Sep 7, 2012
loved this dress
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
This dress was amazing! I've rented a lot from RTR and this has by far been my favorite rental. It cinched in my waist and was extremely flattering. The color really pops and the dress is so well made. Loved it!!
Emma
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Age: 24
Height: 5' 10"
Usually wears: 12
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36D
Sep 7, 2012
Incredible dress
Size worn: 12
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
This dress looked like it was made for me. Don't trust what it looks like on the hanger - the skirt looks like it's half the size it should be and cut on an angle, but when you put it on it hangs beautifully and completely justifies the cost. As previous comments have noted, the fabric is darker (and heavier) than on the model and the pattern is more subtle, but that's what I wanted and I thought it was gorgeous.
Courtney
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 8"
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Athletic
Aug 26, 2012
Sexy show stopper
Size worn: 8
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
the electric blue really stands out in any event. Also the top creates great cleavage
GlistenHere01
Top Contributor
Age: 23
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 32C
Aug 10, 2012
Not Flattering
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Other
I ordered this dress and didn't end up wearing it. The material is a light wool, and the way it's cut made it look uneven when I put it on. Not a fan.
Winn
Age: 30
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34C
Jul 17, 2012
beautiful, but hot material
Size worn: 0
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
Lovely dress, wish I rented it for the fall or winter, the photo made the material look different from what it actaully looked and felt like, which was a woven wool.
Katherine
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 10"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32C
May 24, 2012
Great color
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
This color was a hit at the event I went to. The top part was a bit loose and the dress billows out, but it is perfect for an hourglass or pear!
Megan
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 143 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
May 10, 2012
Want to love it, but...
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
I liked this dress a lot, although, as other reviewers point out, it does not look like the photo at all. It's not just the fabric, which looks shiny and almost like leather or sateen in the photo but is actually a sweater-ish knit with no sheen whatsoever. The dress in the photo, at least to me, looks very structured. But the actual dress, all the structure comes from the cut (which is very cool). The fabric itself has very little structure. It fit true-to-size, but I didn't end up wearing it at all because I couldn't sit down in it. If you are straight, you won't have a problem. I have a long torso, so my hips are little lower than most people. When standing, it wasn't tight at all, but since there is no stretch I couldn't really sit down without looking like a weirdo. I think this dress is very cool (even my husband said so!) and I think it's a hard one to represent in a photo. RTR, have you thought about adding a closeup photo of the material?
ginene
Age: 34
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34C
Apr 4, 2012
Great!
Size worn: 4
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
This dress worked great, I wore it to a party that was on a Thursday night. It was just the right mix of not to dressy but I did not look under dressed for the event. I will say the v neck came down lower on my body than the model, so this is an nightime dress, but I loved it and so did my husband.
Maddie
Age: 22
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 32C
Feb 29, 2012
Like a gem.
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
I was very happy with everything about this dress! The color was brilliant and it was very flattering. It is great if you want to hide your "gut" and show off your better curves! The dress is very easy to pair with any jewelry! For this event, I decided to wear the chrysler earrings! Together it was a hit!
Ashley
Age: 30
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 36C
Dec 15, 2011
Great color!
Size worn: 6
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
I wore this dress to my works Christmas Party. The color of this dress is amazing and looked great with my super fair skin tone. No one at the party had a dress this color. I am pretty large bust, but this dress is so well made that I didn't look as if I was 'popping' out. It was very tasteful. This picture makes the dress look leathery, but it was more like a thin wool. I will most likely rent this dress again!
Rae
Age: 31
Height: 5' 0"
Body type: Hourglass
Oct 13, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
As other reviewers have said, the color of this dress is stunning. I also found it to be true to size. However, the material is not at all how it appears in the photo. It's definitely a thin wool dress that can get very nubby. I did end up wearing the dress during my rental period, but not for the event I was planning on. I didn't think the dress was of great quality.
Marina
Age: 36
Oct 5, 2011
Overall fit: Large
Per advice of the stylist the dress was supposed to be true to size, so for my second size I was suggested to go up and should have gone down instead, since even the size 10 I ordered was large on me, needed an 8. But I think it is because both dresses sent were worn too much and after dry cleaning the bottom on one side stretched out really bad, the dress was assymertical with no structure, just hanging like a rag. This dress may have been something at one time, but clearly not at this point. I sent both dresses back immediately and will not use this service again.
Rachel
Top Contributor
Age: 37
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 134 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Oct 3, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I thought this dress was leather, or looked like leather. It's not. And it doesn't look like it. It's cotton. The color is amazing, but it's more appropriate for a daytime work event than an evening fete. Fit was perfect though.
Christina
Age: 25
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Athletic
Sep 12, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
Please note before renting that matelasse is a double-woven, almost wool-like fabric. The cobalt blue color is stunning, but the python pattern is much more subtle than it appears in the photo. The V-neck fell too inappropriately low on me for a family wedding rehearsal dinner. My solution involved wearing a black lace vneck tank top underneath. The look was seamless, and appeared like it was part of the dress. Normally I'm a size 8/10, but certainly needed the size 10. Would definetly rent again for a fall or winter event.
Anna
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32B
Aug 10, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I guess I should have looked up what matelasse was because the material of the dress was nothing like how it shows in the photo. It appears to be a waxy material with a sheen of some sort, but it's really a heavy sweatery material....probably not the best for an August wedding, oops! Besides for that, the fit and color are absolutely amazing. I would rent this again, but in the fall or winter for sure!
Jamie
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Hourglass
May 23, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I'm definitely an hourglass figure with a large bust 34DDD (38 bust, 28 waist and 39 hips) and this dress showed off my curves perfectly. I ordered a 6 and it was wonderful. Because I am so short the length was a little longer but it didn't effect the overall look.
ashley.e
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Age: 21
Height: 5' 10"
Usually wears: 8
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34B
Mar 27, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I loved this dress! The fabric is deep yet bright cobalt in person, and the subtle print is to die for. The dress is also made out of wool, which gives it some structure. I normally am a 6/8, and in this dress I definitely needed the 8. I wore it to a black tie event and stood out (in the best of ways).
Anne
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Age: 24
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Feb 28, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I LOVED this dress, I got so many compliments on it throughout the night, that I wish I owned it. It was so flattering and so comfortable to wear, I'm definitely going to rent it again.
Nikki
Top Contributor
Age: 34
Height: 6' 0"
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Feb 24, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
Didn't wear it to my event because although the color is stunning it looks a little cheap and loud, with the short lenght and color and animal skin texture pattern all going on on the same dress-- so it felt more like something only someone under 25 should try to pull off. Great for a teenager with a hot body.
Heather
Top Contributor
Age: 33
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 36B
Feb 13, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
I got this dress by accident (they didn't have one I ordered and suggested this one) and I really loved it. It's comfortable and flattering and the color is beautiful. It is made of a wooly type of material which was unexpected, and looked much better on the body than on the hanger. I have a medium sized chest for my height and the bust of the dress fit perfectly with a bra underneath...you can wear a normal bra and the straps dont show. I'd recommend it!
Christy
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Age: 32
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Jan 5, 2011
Overall fit: True to Size
This dress is absolutely gorgeous! I wore it to a party on NYE and couldn't have been happier. The fabric falls perfectly and the color is eye-catching! The v-neck fell slightly lower on me than it does on the model, which I liked. Overall, LOVED it and would recommend it to anyone as a great rental piece!
Jenny
Top Contributor
Age: 29
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Dec 13, 2010
Overall fit: True to Size
Better for ladies with a bust! Straps feel a bit long for someone without much of a chest. The color is so pretty though!
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